A beautiful waif, Adele (Vanessa Paradis), prepares to leap to her death in the Seine but is rescued from her grim fate by a raffish carnival knife-thrower, Gabor (Daniel Auteuil), in Patrice Leconte's quirky, erotic, winsome fairy tale about destiny, telepathy, and magic. The grateful Adele becomes a partner in Gabor's carnival act, which reaches new heights of popularity as their relationship evolves into a most unusual sensual companionship. The 1999 film was nominated for a Golden Globe, and Auteuil's charismatic performance earned him a CÚsar Award. In French with English subtitles.